Musical Family Tree Music Upload Agreement

Effective as of May 20, 2025

By checking the box and uploading music to Musical Family Tree (the “Platform”), you (“You” or “Artist”) agree to the following terms with Musical Family Tree, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (“MFT”):

1. Permission to Host and Stream Your Music
You give MFT permission to host, stream, and publicly share the music files you upload (the “Content”) on its website, mobile apps, and related nonprofit platforms.
This includes the right to:

  • Stream and showcase the Content on the MFT website and app.

  • Use clips of the Content in promotional materials (social media, newsletters, videos, etc.).

  • Include the Content in curated playlists, radio-style streams, events, and fundraising efforts.

MFT will not distribute your music to external services like Spotify or Apple Music.

2. Ownership and Rights
You confirm that:

  • You own or control all rights to the Content.

  • You have the legal right to grant MFT the permission described above.

  • The Content does not infringe on anyone else’s rights, including copyright, trademark, or publicity rights.

You retain full ownership of your music. MFT does not claim any copyright or financial ownership over your work.

3. Nonprofit Use and Monetization
MFT is a nonprofit and any potential monetization of the Content (e.g., through events or site sponsorships) will only benefit the mission of MFT and not be paid to you as royalties or compensation.

4. Artist Credit
MFT will make a good-faith effort to credit you as the artist, but cannot guarantee your name will always appear with your Content, especially in automated playlists or promotional materials.

5. Types of Accepted Content
You may upload:

  • Original songs

  • Live recordings

  • Cover songs (provided you have the legal right to share them)

Remixes of other artists’ work (that you don’t own) are not allowed.

6. Content Removal
You may request to have your music removed from the Platform at any time by emailing [contact@musicalfamilytree.com]. MFT will process removals within 14 days of receiving a valid request.

7. Indemnification
You agree to hold MFT harmless from any legal claims or disputes that arise if you upload music that you don't have the rights to.

8. Changes to the Agreement
MFT may update this agreement from time to time. If we make material changes, we’ll notify users on the website or by email where possible.